Rio Grande Games: 1930: The Golden Ages of Airlines, Invest In Aviation, Wealth Building Economic Board Game, Ages 14+, 2-6 Players, 90-120 Min

1930: The Golden Age of Airlines - 1930 is a game set in the early stages of aviation. The players take on the roles of aviation investors, promoters, and presidents with the general objective of making money. A player’s wealth is accumulated mainly through owning Stock Tokens of stock in the ten Aviation Airlines included in the game. Stock Tokens make money in two ways – they can provide ready cash via dividend payments paid during the Income Action and they can increase in value over the course of the game. The player with the most assets in cash and stock at the end of the game is the winner. GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Each turn of 1930 is composed of three Phases: a Stock Phase, followed by an Operation Phase, and ending with the End of Turn Phase. In the Stock Phase, the players can buy Stock tokens in various airlines in the game. During the Operation Phase, they perform actions that are related to running the airline itself. Unlike similar games, any player who holds at least one share of stock in an airline may take an action on that airline’s behalf during the Operation Phase. Each of these Phases will be explained in detail later in these rules. During the End of Turn Phase, the players prepare for the next Phase. Designer: Alex Sorbello. Artist: Todd Sanders. Type: Economic Board Game. Players: 2-6 Players. AB76Length: 90-120 minutes.

• EARLY AVIATION ERA: Set in the dawn of air travel, players act as investors and airline execs building wealth through stocks and airline management during the economic rise of aviation’s golden age.
• STOCK MARKET MECHANIC: Earn income through dividend payouts and capital gains. Buy stock in ten different airlines and build value by timing investments and managing airline performance wisely.
• DYNAMIC TURNS: Each round includes three phases: buy stock, run airline operations, and manage the end of turn. Strategic timing and control of airline shares influence every decision made.
• SHARED CONTROL MODEL: Unique twist allows any player with stock in an airline to perform actions for that airline, creating interactive gameplay with shifting alliances and financial maneuvering.
• EXPANSIVE PLAY: Designed for 2–6 players, each game lasts 90–120 minutes and offers deep economic strategy and variable outcomes based on investment choices and airline growth paths.